We are the charity formerly known as Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS)

Futureproof Cumbria Cookie Notice

Updated 20 July 2025

Contents

 

  1. What are cookies. 1
  2. Cookies we use. 2
  3. Managing cookies. 3
  4. Cookie consent 4
  5. Changes to the cookie notice. 4

This cookie notice explains how Futureproof Cumbria (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

 

1.  What are cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

 

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies – remain until they expire or are deleted.

They can also be:

  • First-party cookies – set by our website
  • Third party cookies – set by services we use (e.g Google, Meta, Hotjar)

 

2.  Cookies we use

We use the following categories of cookies:

 

  1. Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for core website functions and cannot be switched off. They include:

 

  • Remembering your cookie consent preferences
  • Enabling secure areas of the site
  • Allowing forms to function properly
  1. Analytics and performance cookies

These cookies help us to understand how visitors interact with our site so we can improve it.

 

Tool: Google Analytics

Provider: Google LLC

Purpose: Tracks website usage (e.g pages visited, session duration, traffic source)

Data collected: Anonymised usage data, approximate location, device type and truncated IP addresses (not stored in full)

Opt-out: Google Analytics opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

 

Tool: Hotjar

Provider: Hotjar LTD

Purpose: Tracks user intention (clicks, scrolls, and navigation behaviour) and provides heatmaps and session recordings.

Data collected: Anonymised behavioural data, screen size, browser info, device type, and country (not precise location)

Opt-out: Hotjar opt-out: https://www.hotjar.com/policies/do-not-track/

Hotjar does not track or store personally identifiable information, and data is aggregated for analysis.

 

  1. Marketing and tracking cookies

These cookies are used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and to track ad performance.

 

Tool: Meta Pixel (Facebook Pixel)

Provider: Meta Platforms, Inc

Purpose: Tracks interactions to help optimise and target ads on Facebook and Instagram.

Data collected: Page visits, form submissions, clicks

Opt out: Facebook ad preferences: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/

 

  1. Functionality cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as:

 

  • Accessibility or display preferences
  • Language settings

They help personalise your experience but are not essential for core site function.

 

  1. CiviCRM cookies

We use CiviCRM to manage online forms, such as newsletter sign-ups, event registrations, and donations. When you interact with these forms, CiviCRM may set temporary cookies on your device.

 

Tool: CiviCRM

Provider: CiviCrm LLC (via our hosting provider)

Purpose: Enables secure form submissions and stores preferences related to your Interaction: (e.g language, form progress)

Cookies used: Session cookies that help maintain form state and security

Data collected: Information you enter into the form (e.g name, email, preferences), and session related data.

Note: These cookies are necessary for the forms to function properly and are not used for tracking or advertising purposes

 

For more information about how we collect and use personal data through CiviCRM please see our website privacy notice.

 

 

3.  Managing cookies

 

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

 

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Set preferences for specific sites

To learn more about managing cookies, please visit:

https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/

4. Cookie consent

 

When you first visit our website, you’ll be prompted to accept or manage your cookie preferences. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through our cookie banner or your browser settings.

5. Changes to the cookie notice

 

We may update this notice from time to time to reflect changes in technology or regulations, The most recent version will always be available on this page.

 

Document OwnerMarketing manager
Approval ResponsibilityTrustees
Review Period2 years
ChangesNew policy
Last reviewedJune 2025
Approved 

 

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